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QB Philip Ely stats at Alabama.. 2012 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Has earned playing time as the backup quarterback in six games, completing 3-of-4 passes for 42 yards and a touchdown. Arkansas: Connected on two of his three attempts for 15 yards. Mississippi State: Threw his first career touchdown on a 27-yard pass, his only attempt of the game. 2011 (REDSHIRT): He redshirted during his first year with the Crimson Tide I don't believe we missed much..red shirted one year and backup the next.. not realy impressed and he will probably do well in Toledo see plenty of playing time and get an education.. Good luck to him..

I remember going over some reviews and they were not that super positive on his abilities....I am glad we have Steven Bench... Go Bulls

Academic Review Committee Kennard Swanson.. Joyer, who has been cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse, had agreed to take two courses at Hillsborough Community College this summer, then go before the academic committee that reviews incoming athletes at USF in August Is Kennard Swanson on the same time line and we will have to wait untill August??? Thanks in advance Go Bulls

I refer to pre-season as the first few non-conference games before our conference games start. A time where players can be on the field to see their reaction to college D1 level football and their ability to step up. It will be interesting to see how many of our existing players (non-starters) will step up to become starters...I have not seen much info on this.. Our depth has been a problem in the past with some hope our backups will good enough to get playing time. thus lowering the risk of injury the starters and gaining experience for starting in the future.

Looking forward to having our defence highly rated again and having them drafted to the NFL.. Need to build depth ..some Jenkins , a Kavon Webster etc... start the ball rolling and get on the ESPN highlights...with recruits thinking "THAT COULD BE ME ON TV" Go Bulls

I am remembering FS in Tallahassee... They had shirts printed up with stuff like USF WHO... let opponents view us as light weights. Before we were ranked teams were not UP...once ranked they worked harder.. I hope they underestimate us and we will have a little bit of game time to fully gell before the conference games start.. If we win all our pre-season games the cat will be out of the bag.. Go Bulls

Fully agree on not flipping..... IMO He is a smart kid..and settled down/mature..He will not be swayed by the smoke and mirrors..He has faith in Willie Taggart... Go Bulls

No I just remember some GOOD OLD DAYS...my memory is short at times and would like to experience SOME GOOD TIMES AGAIN.. PS. Having a drink to celebrate success not to forget... Go Bulls

Some one with an axe to grind.....Or some one botched (inept)/ or bought to screw up on purpose...oh the web of lies...

Looking for a Halleluja Amen on Kennard Swanson making Academic requirements and the ADHD card if needed for him with the Academic comittee... Please make an exception if it is close...Thanks in advance for giving him and USF a chance.. Go Bulls

Michigan State is a 7-6 team that lost their all world running back. They're very average at best. Not saying the win means nothing, but this team has a lot of work before, "Living the High Life again." Amen. Could not agree with you more... I believe we have the talent...To me the QB position was so bad I had no hope.... IMO with Steven Bench on board we will have a fighting chance...... Some new offensive guards over 300# to help protect the QB... A much improved defense (talent)..Aron Lynch etc.. And hope Kennard Swanson as a FB so much potential..Blocking and running..can fill in on defensive line also if needed..... and our existing running backs a with a new talented recruit.... AND NEW COACHES. IMO the major task will be to make this team GELL as a team..It appears we are on our way with some of the reports.. The real test will come not as we take an early lead but when we bounce back after 14 points down...and win.. Yes if USF can bounce back.... We will all be sitting there in the 4th quarter knowing USF can have a win with one or two plays..a goal line stance on the half yard line, A fumble recovery for a touchdown.. ETC....HOPE... and NEVER GIVING UP...... Go Bulls

Steven Bench senior year in HS At Cairo, Bench amassed nearly 2,000 yards through the air and on the ground and threw for 20 touchdowns, leading the Syrupmakers to the Georgia State class AAA semi-finals Go Bulls

Saw a write upon Steven Bench…I said he can throw on the run in either direction cross shoulder..scramble and run.. need I say more. Every one else can eat **** with their negative remarks.. I like this guy he will be great and as some else reported in other post we can beat MSU. I predict we will have our stuff together beat MSU and be in the HIGH LIFE AGAIN.. Go Bulls

Per twitter Steven Bench is on the road to tampa...Party time.. Go Bulls

Does not look like USF would be an option... Depending on what he did, Golson’s options might be limited. John Infante, the former Colorado State compliance officer who writes Bylaw Blog, says that if Golson is leaving school because of an academic violation, then he no longer will be in good academic standing, and will be ineligible to play next year at any major college, or to have a scholarship. His best option might be to pay his own way to a junior college and then try to get back to a major team. http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/everett-golson-notre-dame-exit-latest-hit-to-fighting-irish-mojo-manti-teo-tommy-rees-brian-kelly-gunner-kiel-052613

Is it too late for him to go to ND..if he only waited a bit longer with his decision..

someone tweeted this so not sure if accurate or not so not taking any responsibility...plausable considering the timing.. Everett Golson dismissed from Notre Dame for cheating on Finals. If he were at Alabama, he'd still be there. He'd just be 'suspended' Go Bulls

Placed 62 among QB nation wide?????? 12 tds 6 interceptions 187 comp for 318 attempts looks like he would be a get but not sure...I like Bench...This will be interesting to follow... sooner or later the reason will be clear.. Golson was 187 of 318 passing, a 58.8 completion rate, with 12 touchdown passes and six interceptions as the Irish went 12-1 last season, losing 42-14 loss to Alabama in the championship game. He had a pass efficiency rating of 131.01, placing him 62nd among quarterbacks nationwide. But after a year of quarterback controversy a year earlier, Golson was locked in as the starter for the upcoming season until the news broke Saturday. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/qb-golson-longer-enrolled-notre-dame-article-1.1355048#ixzz2UPg86kLb Go Bulls

Here is the link.. cold not get in on time http://lakegibsonfootball.com/statistics Go Bulls

Just thought I would post some stats from last year... remember he played both ways RUSHING GP ATT YDS AVG TD LONG Tyler Brown 11 208 1203 5.8 12 70 Thomas Boles 11 24 270 11.3 4 61 Kennard Swanson 11 21 107 5.1 2 9 DEFENSIVE GP TCKL AST TOTAL TFL SACK INT FF FR PBU BL K Demetrius Brown 11 62 40 102 6 4 2 5 1 Anthony Green 11 53 21 74 19 8 1 1 2 Kennard Swanson 11 46 26 63 12 10 1 1 TOUCHDOWNS GP RUSH REC PAT FG 2 PT SFTY TOTAL Tyler Brown 11 12 72 Eric Carter 11 1 9 60 Jordan Smith 11 9 54 Trey Congdon 11 6 36 Thomas Boles 11 4 24 Logan Johnson 11 20 1 23 Beckly Njoh 6 12 3 21 Kennard Swanson 11 2 1 2 18 So look at the talent... 21 carries 5.1 avg with two td's think about physical conditioning.. on defense 10 sacks in 11 games a fumble recovery and a blocked punt... look at his 46 tackles ... 12 thrown for a loss This guy is a power house...I can't find stats on speed...He sure looks like power runner to me. If there is no hole he will make one... Can't wait till fall... Go Bulls

For all you doubters out there... The keys winning are not 11 players.. You win by many factors..luck is one if you are not lucky you need talent, conditioning...etc.. and SMART COACHING... As a real stupid example take a 155 safety and put him on the offensive line and take a 320# OL man and make him into a safety.. Get my drift... Steven Bench is talented..He might of been #2 or #3 because of the offensive playbook of Penn State...It might not have been the BEST FIT. I DEEPLY BELIEVE WILLIE T IS SMART AND CAN SPOT TALENT...BUT MORE HE KNOWS THE GAME AND WILL TAILOR OUR GAME TO OUR ASSETS...WE WILL WIN.. If you look at his recruiting..... he is going after ATHLETES...recruits that can play more than one position...WHY because we lack depth..Athletes are used to fill holes due to injuries etc.. Kennard Swanson is a prime example He played on both sides.. Defensive line and RB...what an asset...Willie T took a chance (GAMBLED A SCHOLARSHIP..THAT WAS OPEN) and lt lookes like he will be on campus this fall. When I see these types of actions I have high hopes for out season next year... My glass is way more than half full...I think we might be able to win eight games next year... With Steven Bench at QB my major concern right now has been addressed. Do we need a solid back up QB yes...but we have what we have and that situation will be addressed Do we need some more talent you bet ya. but under this situation I feel 1000% better that our last game last season. Go Bulls

Kennard Swanson went both ways last year.. Lake Gibson landed five players on the Class 6A team, including first-team selection Kennard Swanson on the defensive line. The 6-foot, 250-pound senior recorded 61 tackles with 11 sacks while helping the Braves to the District 10 championship and a 10-1 season.... So he can hit and hit hard.. on his running attemps not many but averaged 5,6 yards... He can block and run 6,0' 250 lbs...Looks like a athlete and versitle...IMO he will be a big asset to USF.. Go Bulls

I just need a comfortable seat and some shade.. If it is a domed stadium can we put heat lamps on the visitors side to mirror the actual temperature out side.. .

I'm sure we'd have heard something by now. 1 month before freshman report and HS classes have ended for seniors. You mean unlike when the day classes started Kamran Joyer was rejected? Until their butts are in a classroom seat I'm not believing it. If his test scores are ok then I feel good about it. His coach is mentoring him and showing him the opportunity he has open to him..Some times it just takes one spark to ignite the fire.....Sounds like he is hitting th books.. Just remeber the movie THE BLIND SIDE...It can happen with dedication and drive.. Go Bulls

He's a good option man like BJ Daniels..He will work out fine...With a good running game we will not have to pass on every down..it will keep the defense honest...and open up the quick short pass to the flats and over the middle..and a rare hail mary to the end zone..We will have our trick plays back..and the excitement... That is a heck of an assumption. The questions at RB are similar to QB. Agree 100 % I'm counting on Kennard Swanson in on this and starting next fall.....If he is unavailable our running game would be impacted....